Strategic Procurement Lead - Sourcing & Value

Department-of-Education-1; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Education invites applications for a Procurement Sourcing Specialist (VPSG5) based in Melbourne CBD. You will provide commercial procurement expertise to internal stakeholders, lead end-to-end sourcing activities and develop tender documentation, while delivering procurement strategies across high-value procurements.

A strong focus on compliance, market intelligence and best value will guide your engagements with business areas.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in a related field.
• 5+ years of procurement sourcing experience with high complexity/high value procurements.
• Experience in ICT procurement is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial and procurement expertise to internal stakeholders.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities and tender development.
• Develop procurement strategies and manage procurement categories.
• Support school procurements and manage panels for schools.
• Benchmark market, assess risks and ensure best value for the Department.

Skills

Procurement sourcing

ICT procurement

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

The Department of Education invites applications for a Procurement Sourcing Specialist (VPSG5) based in Melbourne CBD. You will provide commercial procurement expertise to internal stakeholders, lead end-to-end sourcing activities and develop tender documentation, while delivering procurement strategies across high-value procurements.

A strong focus on compliance, market intelligence and best value will guide your engagements with business areas.